TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will bring founders, investors and technology leaders together in San Francisco from October 13 to 15, with a program centred on the practical decisions shaping today's startup ecosystem.
From AI strategy to sustainable growth
Hosted at Moscone West, the three-day event will explore how companies can build lasting differentiation as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms products, markets and customer expectations. Sessions will examine AI product pricing, talent competition, enterprise adoption, investment readiness, mergers and acquisitions, robotics, fintech, infrastructure, energy and security.
The agenda is designed to move beyond broad forecasts. Participants will be able to compare approaches to product-market fit, hiring, fundraising, distribution and scale through conversations led by founders, operators and investors working directly in these fields.
Interactive formats for builders
The Builders Stage will focus on the operational realities of creating and expanding a company. Smaller roundtables and breakout discussions will offer participants opportunities to explore specific questions, from securing institutional investment to building resilient AI-focused business models.
More than 250 speakers are expected across over 200 sessions and six stages. The programme includes representatives from organisations such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Rivian, Cerebras and Replit, alongside entrepreneur and actor Mark Wahlberg.
Discounted passes, offering savings of up to $200, are available until September 25 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. A second ticket of the same type is offered at a reduced rate, while larger groups can access additional savings.
By turning frontline experience into actionable insight, Disrupt 2026 could help shape how the next generation of technology companies converts fast-moving innovation into sustainable growth.
